Disappointed with the Leia costume. Sure it wasn't the characters fault, but the people who made were certainly in control of it. Very unneeded. But the finished story of the Star Wars series is too good to miss. It has a joyful ending, and is one the of the best Star Wars movies. The characters are courageous, and want to do the right thing.
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Star Wars: Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi
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Common Sense says
Ewok-filled finale less Force-ful than previous.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
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What Parents Need to Know
About Star Wars: Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi
Parents need to know that there are two versions of this feature, the original 1983 release (on VHS and Laserdisc) and a later one on DVD to which George Lucas added enhanced special effects -- some of the aliens are obvious puppets, others are obvious CGI. Both feature abundant fantasy violence, from spaceship dogfights and light-saber duels to guerilla-style war waged with primitive weapons by the cute Ewoks (which is played largely for laughs, though one Ewok is shown dead). Deaths of prominent characters in the series, including a peaceful one in bed for Master Yoda and a more dramatic exit (and funeral pyre) for Anakin Skywalker.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the characters' choices and motivations. Why do you think Hans and Lando both put aside their roughish swaggers to play heroes? The ghoulish Galactic Emperor gloats that he has foreseen everything that's happening and everything is going according to his plan for the triumph of the dark side. Where does his plan go wrong and why? Is it believable and consistent, given what all the Star Wars films have informed us about these Jedi throughout the saga?
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Lives in MaineI rate this title on for age 7 and give itVery good movie. Unfourtunete placement of imodesty.
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I saw this and really liked it. I loved the speeder bike chase, and I thought the emperor was cool.
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AWESOME MOVIE!
WHO WOULDN'T LIKE THIS MOVIE? George Lucas is the best director ever!!
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i laughed
even though that this is not meant to be a funny movie, i laughed at some of the parts like when the ewaks are fighting the stormtroopers. this was a pretty boring movie for me to watch at the age of 9. this is a good movie for 6-8 year olds.
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